MacRumors is reporting that Apple may announce a 2014 Mac mini at an anticipated October media event for the iPad and OS X Yosemite. This is in line with what I’ve been expecting, but just like me, the folks at MacRumors are hard pressed to come up with what a 2014 Mac mini basic configuration would be.

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The problem is Intel, and the long-delayed Broadwell processor that we expected Apple to use in new Macs. With Intel’s production delays, it’s difficult for Apple to bring a new or updated Mac to market. This makes me think that Apple could do one of three things when it comes to a Mac mini and an October announcement.